
September 2023 Edition
In the spirit of being sustainable, economically efficient, and allowing instant access to the latest Vitality Employee Newsletter, we provide all issues in electronic format. The September 2023 issue of Vitality continues to be in a unique format using Microsoft Office SWAY. Share your thoughts on this electonic format via email to hrservices@dickinson.edu.

National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Wellness Month...a time to focus on mental health and wellbeing for everyone. Check out this issue for opportunities to broaden your perspective about mental health, and learn how to offer help as a bystander when needed.

Getting the Most From Your Benefits | Explore & Learn More!
Mental Health awareness includes knowing your available benefits, including Health Advocate and our EAP provider options. Explore these and more - check out this issue to learn more!

Fall Semester Kickoff Picnic!
Join us on Friday, September 8 from 5-7:30 p.m. to celebrate Charter Day on the John Dickinson Campus (academic quad) - Details inside!
Down on the Farm | CSA and Farmers on the Square
Sign up now for the CSA to enjoy organic fresh produce, beef, lamb and eggs! Stop by Farmers on the Square to enjoy the farm Pizza! Visit Farm Works at the corner of W. High and N. West Streets for a delicious lunch...Details in this issue.

Professional Development & Wellness Opportunities
Explore the live and online options for professional development this fall. View the Totara | OpenSesame and the TechNews portals to learn about training opportunities online. Details in this issue!

Community | For the Greater Good
Community opportunities found at Dickinson, locally or nationally benefit the campus and local neighbors. See inside this issue for details about the campus Heart Walk, blood drives, gym membership discounts and other local events!
Professional Development
- New Hires & Retirements
- Management Development Program
- College Prep for Parents
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Book Discussion: The Four Winds
- Tech News
Work Life Balance
- Nutrition Corner: Korean Vegetable Pancakes
- College Farm CSA & Farm Works Online
- Fidelity 1:1 Consultations & Webinars
- TIAA 1:1 Financial Webinars & Consultations
- Health Advocate Resources
- Medicare Transition Services
- Retirement Education Programs
Wellness Programs & Events
- American Heart Association: Campus Heart Walk
- Biometric Screenings
- Blood Drive
- Blood Pressure screenings
- Ceramic Nights September 2023
- Fall Fitness programs
- Financial Wellbeing Webinars
- Flu Vaccinations
- Lunch Crunch
- Mindful Mondays Meditation
- Spirituality & Wellbeing
- Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do to Help
- Thoughtful Thursdays: Meditation
- Webinar: Coping with Grief and Loss
Special Programs & Announcements
- American Heart Assoctiation: Campus & Community Heart Walk
- 20% Discount on Carlisle YMCA Membership
- Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank Blood Drives
- Charter Day | Friday, September 8
- United Way Pacesetter Campaign
- United Way Day of Caring
- Registration/Attendance Reminders